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US reacts to Modi's 'India will not hesitate to kill terrorists in their homes' remark, encourages talks

Apr 18, 2024, at 05:56 am

Washington/IBNS: The United States has encouraged India and Pakistan to avoid any escalation and find a resolution to their everlasting conflict through dialogue, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Tuesday.

How Pakistan is losing investability because of its political instability and insecurity

Apr 09, 2024, at 06:27 pm

Pakistan has been facing a major investment and savings problem, and an economic crisis which are usually blamed on the political instability of the country and perhaps the first-ever woman Chief Minister of a province (Punjab) in Pakistan, Maryam Nawaz, was not wrong when she flagged it in public.

Canada accuses India of meddling in its elections

Apr 07, 2024, at 07:48 pm

Ottawa: Canada has accused India and Pakistan of interfering in its elections, an accusation that India has strongly rejected, media reports said.

As Rajnath Singh reiterates India's vow to chase and kill terrorists escaped to Pakistan, Islamabad accuses of provocation

Apr 07, 2024, at 04:34 am

New Delhi: Pakistan on Saturday criticized the remarks of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who asserted that the Indian government would pursue terrorists even if they escaped to Pakistan after attempting to disrupt the peace of the country.

Infiltration bid is Pakistan's desperation to fuel unrest in Valley ahead of polls: Army

Apr 06, 2024, at 05:49 pm

Srinagar/UNI: The infiltration bid that was foiled on Friday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla indicated desperation on part of Pakistan to fuel unrest in Kashmir Valley ahead of general elections, Army said.

'India Zindabad': Pakistani crew rescued from hijacked Iranian vessel thanks Indian Navy

Mar 31, 2024, at 05:19 am

New Delhi: The Indian Navy on Friday successfully rescued an Iranian ship that had been hijacked, along with its crew comprising 23 Pakistani citizens, in the Arabian Sea.

Indian Navy rescues 23 Pakistani crew members after intercepting hijacked Iranian vessel

Mar 30, 2024, at 03:16 pm

The Indian Navy on Friday rescued a hijacked Iranian fishing vessel, which was carrying 23 Pakistani crew members while responding to a pirate attack on the Arabian Sea, officials said.

CAA- A boon for persecuted religious minorities in Indian neighbouring states

Mar 26, 2024, at 03:20 am

On March 11, 2023, India’s Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notified the Citizenship Amendment Rules, 2024.

Pakistan govt to seriously contemplate the resumption of bilateral trade with India, says FM Ishaq Dar

Mar 24, 2024, at 10:24 pm

New Delhi: Pakistan's Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar has revealed Pakistan’s intention to carefully contemplate the resumption of trade relations with India, which have been inactive since August 2019, media reports said.

China's claim on Arunachal Pradesh ludicrous: Jaishanakar

Mar 24, 2024, at 05:17 am

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Saturday rejected China's oft-repeated claim over Arunachal Pradesh, days after Beijing opposed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the northeastern state as "Ludicrous'.

BJP wants to settle Pakistanis in India with its CAA move: Arvind Kejriwal

Mar 13, 2024, at 09:57 pm

Attacking the BJP over the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) before the Lok Sabha election, Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal alleged on Wednesday that the BJP has opened doors for illegal migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, which is very dangerous for the country.

Another two extremist Pakistanis charged in a Dutch court for calls to murder far-right leader Geert Wilders

Mar 10, 2024, at 11:51 pm

Reuters reported on 28 February that a Dutch court had said that it had charged two Pakistani nationals over public calls for the murder of far-right anti-Muslim leader Geert Wilders, who aims to lead a new government after his party won the Dutch general elections in November last year.

Pakistan says Karachi-bound ship intercepted by India on suspicion of nuclear cargo carries 'commercial merchandise'

Mar 03, 2024, at 11:42 pm

Islamabad: Pakistan asserted on Sunday that the Karachi-bound vessel intercepted by Indian agencies in Mumbai was transporting "commercial" merchandise, not machinery intended for a nuclear programme.

India intercepts Pakistan-bound ship in Mumbai port on suspicion of carrying nuclear cargo: Report

Mar 03, 2024, at 02:32 am

Mumbai: Security agencies halted a ship bound for Karachi from China at Nhava Sheva port in Mumbai over suspicions of carrying a dual-use consignment potentially linked to Pakistan's nuclear and ballistic missile programme, a media report said. 

Indian-origin author Nitasha Kaul, who was deported over 'anti-India views', claims 'all lies'

Feb 27, 2024, at 06:10 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Indian-origin British academic Nitasha Kaul, who was deported by the Indian government over the weekend after landing at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport, has hit back claiming that she was denied entry as she is "married to a Pakistani... a pawn of China... a puppet (of the) West..."

Cross-border terrorism emerging from Pakistan being given befitting response: S Jaishankar

Feb 27, 2024, at 05:26 am

New Delhi/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar  Monday said cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan was now getting a “befitting response”.

Top Pakistani poll official resigns over 'wrongdoing' in elections

Feb 18, 2024, at 04:54 am

Islamabad: A top Pakistani official resigned from his post taking responsibility for all the ‘wrongdoings’ that occurred in the recent general elections with the involvement of the chief election commissioner and the chief justice of the country, media reports said.

Pakistan elections: A split verdict despite accusations of mass rigging has made the military establishment more vulnerable

Feb 17, 2024, at 11:55 pm

Pakistan’s delayed general elections that were held on 8 February have thrown up more questions than they have answered, and alarmingly for the country’s all-powerful military, most of the difficult questions are yet again directed pointedly towards it.

ED arrests three Kashmir residents in money laundering case related to MBBS admissions in Pakistan

Feb 14, 2024, at 11:49 pm

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested three Kashmir residents in a money laundering case related to MBBS admissions in Pakistan.

Indian Navy's warship INS Sumitra rescues 19 Pakistani sailors kidnapped by Somali pirates 

Jan 30, 2024, at 03:08 pm

Indian Navy's warship INS Sumitra has successfully rescued 19 Pakistani sailors from a fishing vessel which was hijacked by Somali Pirates.

'We understand actions countries take in self defense': India on Iran strikes in Pakistan

Jan 18, 2024, at 06:07 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India Wednesday said Iran's missile attack on Pakistan is an issue that concerns only those two nations.

BSF nabs Pakistani national near International Border in Jammu

Jan 17, 2024, at 02:49 am

Jammu/IBNS/UNI: The Border Security Force (BSF) Tuesday nabbed one Pakistani national from along the International Border in the Makwal area iin Jammu.

'Infringement, objectionable': India protests British High Commissioner's visit to POK

Jan 14, 2024, at 03:00 am

New Delhi: India on Saturday lodged a strong protest over the visit of British High Commissioner Jane Marriott in Islamabad to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK), terming the visit “objectionable” and “infringement on India's territorial integrity”

PM Modi snubbed Imran Khan's call: Ex-diplomat reveals how India secured pilot Abhinandan's return from Pak

Jan 10, 2024, at 07:31 am

Former High Commissioner to Pakistan, Ajay Bisaria, has revealed some untold secrets about the return of IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman from Pakistan where he said that India's message was loud and clear that if Islamabad doesn’t return Varthaman (now a Group Captain), New Delhi will escalate the situation.

BSF thwarts smuggling attempt by Pakistani smugglers, recovers 3.2 kg heroin during search operation

Jan 06, 2024, at 09:49 pm

On hearing the sound of a dropping of some material, Border Security Force (BSF) Punjab troops on Saturday launched a search operation and recovered 3.2kg of heroin wrapped with yellow adhesive tape, from the village Daoke in this district.

'No bilateral extradition treaty': Pakistan on India's Hafiz Saeed request

Dec 30, 2023, at 06:11 am

Islamabad/IBNS: Pakistan Friday said it received India's request for extradition of the founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and the mastermind of the Mumbai terror attack Hafiz Saeed.

India must initiate dialogue with Pakistan to resolve matters, says Jammu and Kashmir's former CM Farooq Abdullah drawing reference to Israel-Palestine conflict

Dec 26, 2023, at 11:00 pm

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and member of Parliament Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday warned that India could meet the same fate as Gaza if a solution is not found through dialogue with Pakistan.

Pakistan following drone epidemic along Indian border regions

Dec 26, 2023, at 10:12 pm

In a troubling development, Pakistan-based cross-border drug operatives have intensified their efforts to infiltrate narcotics and firearms into Indian territory, posing a serious threat to the socio-economic fabric.

Our concern about Pakistan’s support for terrorism and cross-border attacks is well known: MEA spokesperson

Dec 22, 2023, at 11:08 pm

India on Thursday slammed Pakistan and said the country faces cross-border terrorism from the neighbouring nation.

Vijay Diwas: PM Modi pays tribute to 'brave heroes' of India's win over Pakistan in 1971 war

Dec 16, 2023, at 06:00 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid his tribute to the "brave heroes" of India's win over Pakistan in the 1971 war.